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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-19

pursuant to y call, and duly elected Mr..
Faulkner 10 fill the existing vacancy in
the Senate of the United States, If 1t had
authority to dose.
The Constitution of the United States is
the supreme authority, aud all provisions
of the constitution or Statutes OF any State
are void and of no effect unless they can
be So construed as not TO conflict with its
provisions.
The Constitution of the United States
expressly provides that the vacaucy which
happens during the recess Of the Legisla-
tura ct any State shall be filled by the
Legislature at it's next meeting. The
statute of tine United States merely pre-
scrihes the time and manner in which, at
such meeting, the constitutional mandate
shall be obeycd. The only question, there
fore, which can possibly arise Is whether
the body which sat i'll pursuance of the
Governor was Legislature in the cOnsti-
tutional sense.
II IS Claimhd by Mr.. Lucas that "a this
body was not permitted 10 enter upon any
legislative business, except such as related
10 the eight matters set forth in the call, II
was not a legislature, hit was body de-
rivirgiis power from the will of the execu-
tive, and so was exertipg certain eXecu-
tive or quasi. executive function, something
like that which is exercised by the Senate
in giving It's assent to the nomination OF
public officers.
But il seems to rs that this view can not
be supported. In the first place, the body
is expressly declared by the Constitution
of West Virginia itself TO be Legislature.
In the next place, the function which it
exercises in making enactments upon the
eight great subjects mentioned in the call
of the governor is clearly legislative
Junction. Among them, under articles l
and 2, is the making appropriations OF
public money: under article 3, the regu-
lating of procedure in criminal cases; I'M
der srticles 5, 6, and :, would exist the
mower to declare certain high crimes and
misdemeanors; and under article 5, to give
the assent of the State to the establishment
and confirmation OF its boundary lines.
1t is difficult to
CONCEIVE OF ANY DEFINITION
of the word Legislature" which would not
iCclude body capable of passing and act
ually passing such enactments as these.
They can be binding on the people Of the
Commonwealth only as legislation. They
would be subject to be construed and en-
forced by the courts of that State only in
their character rs laws.
But it seems to the committee that the
construction of the State constitution Of
West Virginia, upon which the above ar
gument is based, is one which will not
bear examination. When that constitu-
ton provided that the Legislature so con-
vened in extraordinary occasions should
enter upon no business except that stated
in the proclamation by which it was called
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except that stated in the proclamation by
which it Was called together"
The term of Mr. Camden rs a Senator
from West Nirgisia expired on the 18th day
of March, iS~7. The REGULAR biennial sCs'
sion of the Legislature began on the second
"Wednesday OF January in pursuance OF the
provision Of the constitution cited.
At that session the Legislature proceed
ed 10 ballot tor a successor to Mr.. Camden,
but no person obtained 4 majority OF the
ballots, and il adjourned without making
= choice. ThCreStter, on the 9Th day Of
Marrh, the Governor appointed Mr.. Luz
cas- in the recess of the Legislature and is
sued to him certificate declaring his ap-
poiutment rs Senator in the Senate OF the
United States until the next meeting OF
TIE Legislature, having authority to fill
such vacancy Mr.. Lucas accepted the
appointment.
On the same 9Th day of March the
Governor issued the following prOciama-
iiOn:
Then follows the Governors prcclama-
tioa in full, calling the Legislature to spec
ial session on April Sd last. After which
The report continues rs follows:
The Legislature
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Gbe Tin1es- 4tmofrat
NEW ORLEANS,

Is the best newspaper published IL
i the South.
Because:
Its able editorials from the pens OF
accomplished writers deal with the
great and live issues Of the day.
Its complete Geographic service, es
pec;ally its Southern service, has
reached point of perfection never re-
fore attained By any journal pub'ishediil
this section; and 10 day the IINEs-
DEMocRAT stands abreast with tie
X aiding papers of the United States.
It's commercial and market reports
ave carefully prepared and can be relied
pom for accuracy and completeness.
The SUNDAY edition Ga 20 i6 pages
has in addition TO the news and other
n..aerial contained in the daily, columns
of original and contributed reading
matter carefully selected, giving the
latest events in the world mind of
Fashion and of Society.
A special feature is its unsurpassed
translatiuns of the choicest literature
to be found in the foreign press.
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National Farmers Alliance.



Whereas, We, the undersigned twenty
one delegates, representing over two hum
dred thousand members of the Farmers
Alliance Of Texas, and over ten thousand
members of the Farmers Union of Lou
isiana, are In convention assembled for
the purpose Of organizing National
Labor Association Of Farmers; and,
Whereas This convention has had full
authority delegated to it by the Farmers
State Alliance OF Texas and State Farm
ers Union OF Louisiana, therefore it is
resolved:
/. That said association be secret or
ganization, and,
2 That this be non-partisan in politics
and non-sectarian III religion.
3. That it be composed exclusively of
white persons who are citizens Of the
United states.
4. That the following constitution is
hereby adopted and submitted to the
Farmers Alliance of Texas and Farmers
Union OF Louisiana for ratification:
DBcIARAT1oE OF PURPOSES.
Profoundly impressed that we, the
farmers Of America. who are united BY
the strong and faithful ties Of financial
and home interest should, when organized
into an association, set forth our declara-
ton Of intentions. We therefore resolve:
1. To labor for the education Of the
agricultural classes, in the science Of eco
nomic government in q strictly non- par
perfect union Of said classes.
2 That we demand equal rights to all,
and special favor to none.
49, IL -
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Mexican
Mustang
LiniHent

THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY
accompanies for everybody exactly what h clamed
fort One OF the reasons Tor the great popularity Of
the Mustang Liniment Is found In fits universal
applicability. everybody needs such medicine
The Lunberman needs It In case Of accident
The Hou seville needs It for genera1famny use.
The CannIcr needs It for HIS teams and his mem
The Mechanic needs It always on his work
bench.
The Miner needs II In case OF emergency.
The Pioneer needsit-can't get along without II
The Farmer needs Il In his house. his stable.
and his stock yard
Tae Sseauboas man or the Boatman needs
It In liberal supply anoat and ashore
The Horse-fancier needs Tilt b bis bess
friend and safest reliance.
The Stock-gFewcr needs tilt VIII save MN
thousands Of dollars and . world Of trouble.
The Railroad man needs It and WIN need II -
long As his life Is round OF accidents and dangera
The Backweodsnan needs IT. There b moth
ing Like It Is IN antidote for the dangers 70 lfe
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs Il about his store among
his employer Accidents win happen. and when
these come the Mustang Linimenf iswanted atonces
Keep Beetle inths Heuse. IT'S H. bsss q
economy.
Keep Beetle In the Facsery. ltsimnea1nss
ne In care OF accident pain and los ct wageA
Keep . Bsstle AIwnys1 IN boo oeoeee Ter
- when Wa1ted.
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u II T~xx,~~bsv,, ard he 1&<,<,E h a IA
-. .. go. -, 1890 80 80 =;
80: 49, - ~.h r.
;s;. a~ohanros Tha hooL $
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1870. ,,. ;;.,,,.stad W. aor.t sse
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e. ..' a,,,a;nt - : ,.rrar l.ool,
III I'LL. - ,.o.a ~ az n,,,l;o
a. Ok ooo $50 80 49,
a;atw;h,,tod u,;u aarta;,ln 10 ro,.tS :
= ~ rar;o,,s 1ar;sbes Il, tbav
No. .;d e.. IL ,,,,hl;oat;on
-. :
The DeSoto Democrat insin-
yates in pretty broad terms that
Gen. Nichols has 'shesitated' in
his devotion to the Democratic
party, and that in contest mar
rowed down between him and Gov.
MoEnaru tha lottow = s,~a !, min
=, 0 '.o '". . s'' : ~ ~
Inc administration wnoopers are
busy wringing all the changes on
this charge, but we imagine it will
he = cold dav in Auoust wbanever
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Henry Ward Beecher, the great
Exponent Of Congregationalism in
New York and Brooklyn, died at
MS home in the first named city at
$50 a. m. Tuesday, 9Th instant.
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The Weekly Times Democrat

embraces the best features of the DAILY
a:d SUNDAY editions with an additional
apartment devoted to agriculture, as
hes; suited to the South.
fine rates Of subscription are:
DAILY and SuNDAy, per annum. Sra 90
SUNDAY only .-.-.--.......... 90
Sf..s, he copies, free.
iii rrinit,anccs should be made BY
r.. isisrci it.tter or Post Office money
- ~
- stass-DEMocRAT PrBLIsH'c Co,
New Orleans, La.
nix copy Of the TNEs-DEMocRsI
see. 'ree Tor one year to any our get
ing up a club Of four subscrlben.
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SCROFULA

/ do not believe that
Ayers Sarsaparilla has
I'm equal as q remedy
for Scrofulous HUI
mors. 1t Is pleasant
to take, gives strength
and vigor to the body,
and produces . more
permanent, lasting, re-
suit than any medicine
II ever used.-E.
Haines, No. Lindale, o.
/ have used Ayers
Sarsaparilla, in my FAM
lily, for Scrofula. and
know, II it Is taken
faithfully, It will
thoroughly eradicate
this terrible disease. -
| w. +. Fowler, III. D.,
Greenyille, Tenn.
For forty years I
have suffered with Ery-
sipel,As. l have tried
all sorts of remedies
for my complaint, but
found no relief until l
com IN ence ed using
| Ayers SarsapariIla.
After taking ten bot
ties of this medicine I
am completely cured.
Mary c. Amesbury,
Rockport, Me.
I have suffered, for
years, from Catarrh,
which was 80 severe
that 1t destroyed my
appetite and weakened
my system. After try
ing other remedies,
and getting no relief, I
began to take Ayers
Sarsaparilla. and, in q
few months, was cured.
Susan l.. Cook, 900
Albany ST., Boston
Highlands, Mass.
Ayers Sarsaparilla
Is superior to any blood
purifier that I have
ever tried. / have
taken It for Scrofula,
lCanker, and Salt
Rheum, and received
much benefit from It.
1t Is good, also, for .
weak stomach.-MiIlie
Jane Peirce, South
J Bradford, Mass.
}. Aver 4 Co.. Lowell, Nass.
six bottles, %.
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The interstate commerce law
goes into effect on the 4th of next
month, when the rate cutting game
will become unlawful.
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mo. IL.

ing; to assuage the suffering OF brother
or sister; bury the dead; care for the
widows and educate the orphans; to ex-
ercise charity towards offenders; to con-
strue words and deeds in their most favor
able light: granting honesty Of purpose
and good intentions to others, and to
protect the principles Of the National
Farmers Alliance and Cooperative Union.
until death. ID laws are reason and
equity. its cardinal doctrines inspire
purity OF thought and life, its intention
Is, "peace on earth and good will to man."
CxlNQTyTTITTON
sprrrrr
Section /. This ho5y shall he known AZ
the National Farmers Alliance and Co
onerafive Union Of Amer;ca. with power
n make IT, own esonstifution and nv. laws.
Ser, The National body shall be conn
posed Of DELEGATES from the various state
ORGANIZATIONS holding charters from, ac-
cent;n0 the secret work Of. and conform
inc to the Constitution and by-laws OF
this National Organization.
Sec. 8 Each state Organisation that
COMPLIES with the above requirements
shall he entitled 10 one delegate for each
four counties organized ID that state
Sec 4. No person shall be eliQible to
membership Il, the national body until he
shall have attained the age Of 25 wears
G.. M ~a,.,.i.. Ia, . -. ,,s.,+;,,,, -
~ NE. lei, -. -. a. s,, -
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that de =, 0'''n = wy '''A'
~ Sec 10 ) The .,fscer. ~ tba N.t;on.l
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What Congress Did.

many respects a most TemarkaDie
session of that body. In its two
sittings 16,49l bills, resolutions
and reports were introduced, of
which 1891 became laws. The
number of bills vetoed by the
President was 1872, OF 81 more than
the vetoes of all the Presidents
that preceded Cleveland We take
the following account of the work
done by Congress from the Times
Democrat
The country will soon appreciate
the evil results flowing from the
failure of Congress to pass the
general deficiency and other neces-
sary bills. Indeed, we are already
beginning to feel them in the dis
continuance of government weather
and river reports.
The rivers and harbors bill, how
ever, threatens to prove the great
misfortune of the session; but for
this Congress cannot be blamed
In the face of the obstinate OPP
position shown to the measure, and
! the determination of its opponents
to defeat the bill by postponing
and delaying its consideration, it
was imposs bic to get it before the
President much If any earlier than
it was sent to him. It was a piece
of clever management on the part
of the chief supporters of the bill
that they got it through Congress
j at all.
| The failure of Congress to make
this appropriation and to continue
the work in which it has been en-
gagged for years must entail great
injury and damage to the people
and the government. The annual
loss from the decay of the plant,
for the care of which no provision
| is made when the rivers and har-
bors bill is defeats d is great, and
there must be considerable loss
also from the injury to works be-
gun and only half completed.
For the failure of this bill, how
ever, Congress cannot, as we said,
be held responsible. On the other
hand, Congress has passed an nm
usually large number of important
maasures-
Pic Non VorL Harord anumor-
49, az f,,i,1.; 49, as+ -,
ave, 'iio oo"ine % 'lo in' -
portant Oils passed ny the iate
Congress:
Settling the succession to the
Presidency. 2-Regulating the COUNT
ing OF the electoral vote. S-hepeai-
ns INC .oaaao -. om.c d ,.,i,;a a.
main almnt t;ftv millions of acres ~
land. 5-Proiibiting the ownership
Of land by aliens. Effectively deal
ing with the crime of polygamy. y
Referring all private claims to the
vo '.h ., I.a'ms Iv oss.; .mor-
age e at The Pacific Railroad O.
Authorizinr the President to deal witt,
the fishery troubles. l0-Regulating
Interstate commerce. II-Reducing
the fees on postal money orders. r.
Exlena,ng - gu, ned ir :, delivery sys5em IL 70
T i;aS;n - ~. .ow ,a 10 &c
her Of vexafions and needless burdens
/ I4-Redeeming trade dollars. l5-Pro-
hibiting the use OF convict labor on
public buildings. l6-0rdering the
adjustment of railroad land grants.
indian. - a n,,r;1 se I've ;a..a :. :,
small silver cer,;frates' I9-Giving
r. mnst 10 adn;ttad .h.t
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PRINCE DOLGOROUKI.
And the Wonderful Story He Told Newspa-
per Reporter at Tahlequah, I.

TAHLEQUAH, I. T., Jan. 10.-Angels are some
times said to be entertained unawares but the
entertaining of live prince at the unpretentious
capital of the Cherokee nation has not hereto
fore been considered possibility. Some time
ago a man of more than ordinary culture and
refinement took up his residence in this city, but
until to-day one thought of Questioning him
as to his identity, wher a reporter sought an in
terview. He said that he was native of Rus
STA, and brother of Princess Dolgorouki. the
wife Of the late Gar. In explanation of his alb
sence from his native land. and his resd ence in
this out-of-the way corner of the world. he said
that he had, when young man, been banished
from Russia to Siberia account of his nihil
istc proclvties. Continuing 1.-The narrative of
his life, he said: 'As as was landed in
Siberia l was put to work In the mines,
about twenty five hundred feet under
the ground where l could not see
daylight. l began at to plan some
means by which l could make my escape and
being especially educated in the art of engrav-
ing, by this art l ACCOMPLISHED my purpose.
Upon small blocks of stone engraved charac-
tiers. till had the requisite number to forge the
fac simile of genuine passports. | five
years In accomplishing my object. I took no
one into my confidence. Armed with my pass
port made my way with great difficulty to the
seacoast, got aboard vessel bound for China,
which country / ultimately reached. and among
these people remained nine years From there
l went to south Africa. staying there while;
not liking that semi-civilized country, ] sailed
for the shores of the North American continent
l first touched at San Francisco and after a
varied experience drIfted here"
He says he receives letters regularly from his
sister. the Princess Dolgorouki, who resides in
France in semi-exile The reason for this, he
says, is that her eldest will soon become eli
glble to the Cars throne, and for fear of his
being placed thereon by popular demand. the
Gar has practically, though not officially, ban
| ished her and her children. Rev. W. T. Miller,
Presbyterian minister here vouches for the
correctness of Prince Dolgorouki's statement
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TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

On Sunday night, near Pinevlle La, an old
negro named Washington was assassinated. He
was shot and his house fired. The negro's body
was burned to crisp. He had the reputation
of being dishonest.
The trial of D. S. Fothering CHAM. the Adams
express messenger who was robbed by Fred
Wittrock, which set for yesterday, at St.
Louis, was continued until Jan. 81, neither the
State nor the defense being ready.
Judge Barrett, in the New York Supreme
Court. yesterday denied the motion for a change
of venle in the case of Jacob Sharpe, who was
indicted for bribing the ''boodle" aldermen to
pass the Broadway railroad franchise.
Ned Roth and wife, of Cleveland, while visit
ing at Wooster. o., last Saturday, engaged in a
quarrel during which the woman was stabbed
several times. Mrs. Roth died yesterday from
the effects of the wounds. Roth is under arrest.
Ike Brumfeld, colored, was hanged by an I'M
known mob at Osyka. Miss. on Saturday night
The body was found on Sunday. The negro. it
Is stated, resided across the state line in Louis-
ana, but brought the line and
lynched The cause Of the hanging is not known.
Miss Arnold and Andrew RUSSELL of SYRIA
cuse, and Professor Reynolds, of Ithaca, n. Y,
were badly bruised in the wreck of a passenger
train, which occurred near Rosiere. on the ST.
Vincent branch of the Rome, Watertown & Og-
densburg railroad yesterday. A passenger coach
and the baggage were badly damaged The
cause of the accident was a defective rail.
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! govern what shall be q just compensation for a
certain amount of labor, well as the hours Of

govern what shall be just compensation for a
certain amount of labor, as we'll as the hours OF
labor"
Work in the building trades is Stacking up all
around, but much more work will be done this
winter than last A movement is on foot to
have resolutions passed in all labor organizations
against working where non-union men are en-
ployed. This resolution will make trouble if
carried out Those having in charge the getting
up of the convention profess to have great en-
couragement from all parts of the country.
Nine parties organizations will be present,
and no doubt considerable difficulty will be
perierced in letting all be heard with their prof.
ects for organizing new party.
The workingnen will oppose the bill now be-
fore Congress to nationaze the State militia by
expanding money to employ 1t to watch organ
lied labor in strikes.
The New York Federation of Book keepers
and Clerks is a formidable organization, and it
is likely to be extended to other cities.
The car and locomotive works are every where
picking up fresh business. Three car works
have recently burned down. having large con-
tracts on hand
Mr.. Siemens has just tested glass sleepers at
his Glasgow foundry. and they stand severer
tests than cast-iron sleepers. Their cost will be
less than cast iron. as they are imperishable.
Railroad men are looking into the matter.
A dozen syndicates of capitalists are bidding
againt each other for exceptionally advantageous
manufacturing sites in the Southern States.
The spirit of trade organization is likely to be
greatly stimulated this year. Last years organ
izations doing we'll. ard it is proposed to add
penalty for the violation of agreements entered
into by the membership.
The rapid growth of Southern manufacturing
cities is drawing more mechanics every month.
Southern trade is booming and daily newspapers
are giving up good deal of their space to re-
cordlng the progress of industrial activity.
The topic of profit-sharing is leading to some
interesting discussions among manufacturers
Many favor the idea. especially in New England,
but in this and other Western States there is no
friendlness exhibited to such notions.
The New York bakers have appealed to the
clergy to help them secure short hours.
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business Embarrassment.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 10-The failure of NJ.
De Long & CO.. piano dealers, a surprise to
the trade. Judgment was confessed for SAG, 426.
The other debts will amount to $50 000 Mr. De
Long claims that the assets will exceed his in
hebtedness.
BALTIMORE Jan. 10-Edward Lanstreet
doing business as Towner Lanstreet & Co., rub
Bnowden and J. N Denny for benefit of his
creditors. The bond Of the trustees has not
been filed yet
MEMPHIS. Tenn. Jan. 10 e. c. Miller, doing
n general dry goods business at Nos. 80 and 99k
Beal street, made assignment this afternoon.
His liabilities about $14 600, due in the prin-
eipa! cities East and West His assets are
placed at $1,000
BLOOMINGTON, Ill, Jan. 1l-Samuel Ham
merslaugh, q Wholesale tobacconst of this city,
failed in business to-day. He confessed judg-
ment in favor of his wife for 81 200 and the sher
If took possession of his assets, which are esti-
mated at about 81. 600.
CHICAGO, Jan. 10-Vereho, Ruhlng & Co.
extensive dealers in druggists sundries and toys,
assigned this afternoon. Liabilities, $102, 600;
surprise In the trade here 1t is stated that the
liabilities Of the firm $l02, 900, of which
SOL. 600 is due to European firms and $41 900 in
America 1t ia impossible to state the assets, AZ
the firm was engaged in taking stock when the
crisis came. The firm, consisting of Charles
Vergho and Adolph Ruhlng was established In
1855, and at the time of the big fire. in 1871, hac
two stores in successful operation. The fire
badly crippled them, aud for fifteen years they
had been CARRYING the load and striving to clear
themselves Finding it impossible TO meet thu
bills as they came in, it is said that Mr. Vertigo
decided the only way out Of the trouble was t
make an assignment.